Main Jail Bureau which is also referred to as Broward County Jail, was built in 1985 at a cost of $41.6 million. The original facility was to hold 864 local inmates. After increases in prison population the facility was expanded in 1988 and again in 1992. Now Main Jail can house up to 1538 inmates under the supervision of 400 employees. This facility serves as central intake or the booking location for all Broward County law enforcement agencies. The warden of this facility is Captain Veronica Carroll.

Broward County Main Jail Bureau is an all-male facility with most inmates awaiting trials or sentencing. The facility is a minimum - maximum security prison, dangerous inmates and escape risks residing in the maximum security housing. Main Jail Bureau also has separate housing for about 65 juvenile males who are awaiting their trials in adult court.

Mailing Address (for prisoners)

Send Money to Inmates:

If you want to send money to an inmate at Broward Main, you have several options to do so.

Smart-Deposit - an online service that will fund an inmates commissary account with your fund.
Western Union - use the bill pay option and select "Broward Sheriff Cash Bonds" as the payee.
Money Orders - can be sent to the prison and deposited in their commissary account (see above for mailing address)
Cash Deposits - you can deposit cash through Kiosks which are located in the lobby of the prison facility.

Legal & Financial Resources:

If you have a family member or friend recently incarcerated in Broward County Main Jail Bureau, you should contact one of the following lawyers to assist you with the legal process.

Legal

Dave Simmons Law located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been practicing criminal justice law for the past 18 years. The firm which he owns has been involved in a lot of cases involving both felonies and misdemeanors. You will be provided a free consultation and Mr. Simmons will answer any questions you have about the legal process. The firm also offers financing options for individuals with payment issues. You can reach them via telephone at 954-765-3540.

Financial

Stern Bail Bonds which is conveniently located directly in front of the Broward County Jail. Their fee schedule is 10% of the total of the bail set with a minimum charge of $100.00. They require collateral equal to the amount of the money being loaned for bail. Assuming the defendant shows up for court, the bond would be released. Stern Bail Bonds is available 24 hours per day 7 days a week and can be reached at (954) 467-2220

Visitation Information for Main Jail Bureau:

You must register for each visit before you are permitted to see anyone. Broward Main offers both day and evening visitation 7-days a week. You would need to find out the inmates housing unit so you know which day they are allowed visitors. Visitations are granted on a first come, first serve basis.

Recent News on Broward County Main Jail Bureau:

April 27, 2016 - Bryant S. Jean-Pierre was charged with aggravated battery after he attacked doctor Mariela Lazar who is assigned to Broward County Jail as she left work. Bryant was there with his father to bail out his brother Pitt when an argument broke out. Witnesses say that Bryant was hitting and kicking the woman doctor, who had to be taken to the hospital for injuries. [ read full story ]

Main Jail Bureau which is also referred to as Broward County Jail, was built in 1985 at a cost of $41.6 million. The original facility was to hold 864 local inmates. After increases in prison population the facility was expanded in 1988 and again in 1992. Now Main Jail can house up to 1538 inmates under the supervision of 400 employees. This facility serves as central intake or the booking location for all Broward County law enforcement agencies. The warden of this facility is Captain Veronica Carroll.

Broward County Main Jail Bureau is an all-male facility with most inmates awaiting trials or sentencing. The facility is a minimum - maximum security prison, dangerous inmates and escape risks residing in the maximum security housing. Main Jail Bureau also has separate housing for about 65 juvenile males who are awaiting their trials in adult court.

Mailing Address (for prisoners)

Send Money to Inmates:

If you want to send money to an inmate at Broward Main, you have several options to do so.

Smart-Deposit - an online service that will fund an inmates commissary account with your fund.
Western Union - use the bill pay option and select "Broward Sheriff Cash Bonds" as the payee.
Money Orders - can be sent to the prison and deposited in their commissary account (see above for mailing address)
Cash Deposits - you can deposit cash through Kiosks which are located in the lobby of the prison facility.

Legal & Financial Resources:

If you have a family member or friend recently incarcerated in Broward County Main Jail Bureau, you should contact one of the following lawyers to assist you with the legal process.

Legal

Dave Simmons Law located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been practicing criminal justice law for the past 18 years. The firm which he owns has been involved in a lot of cases involving both felonies and misdemeanors. You will be provided a free consultation and Mr. Simmons will answer any questions you have about the legal process. The firm also offers financing options for individuals with payment issues. You can reach them via telephone at 954-765-3540.

Financial

Stern Bail Bonds which is conveniently located directly in front of the Broward County Jail. Their fee schedule is 10% of the total of the bail set with a minimum charge of $100.00. They require collateral equal to the amount of the money being loaned for bail. Assuming the defendant shows up for court, the bond would be released. Stern Bail Bonds is available 24 hours per day 7 days a week and can be reached at (954) 467-2220

Visitation Information for Main Jail Bureau:

You must register for each visit before you are permitted to see anyone. Broward Main offers both day and evening visitation 7-days a week. You would need to find out the inmates housing unit so you know which day they are allowed visitors. Visitations are granted on a first come, first serve basis.

Recent News on Broward County Main Jail Bureau:

April 27, 2016 - Bryant S. Jean-Pierre was charged with aggravated battery after he attacked doctor Mariela Lazar who is assigned to Broward County Jail as she left work. Bryant was there with his father to bail out his brother Pitt when an argument broke out. Witnesses say that Bryant was hitting and kicking the woman doctor, who had to be taken to the hospital for injuries. [ read full story ]

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